Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season for the New England Patriots may as well be known as “Rob Gronkowski week.” On Wednesday, Gronkowski signed a one-day contract with the Patriots to retire as a member of the franchise. On Thursday, his good friend Julian Edelman joined in on the fun with a video that will surely catch fans’ attention. The Pats have crammed a lot into their short week, as they will square off against the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. Not only is Gronkowski a member of the team for a brief 24 hours, but he will also be the “Keeper of the Light” before the game. Messages of support and congratulations have been pouring in for Gronkowski recently, and his good friend Edelman was the latest to chime in. Ahead of New England’s big game, Edelman shared a Gronkowski-themed hype video for the team’s upcoming contest on social media. Edelman and Gronkowski both played major roles in helping the Patriots win their three most recent Super Bowl championships. Recently, the duo launched their own podcast, “Dudes On Dudes,” which has seen a handful of their former Pats teammates join as guests. Story continues below advertisement Now, Edelman and Gronk have been watching from afar as New England rises from the ashes to reemerge as a playoff contender. With an 8-2 record, the Pats are in firm control of the AFC East division for the time being. On paper, the Jets are no match for the Patriots, but they have won their past two games, showing that they cannot be taken lightly. Kickoff for this game is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET, as N.E. will be looking to earn its eighth-straight win when it takes the field.